4.  Sealing and Marking of Eligibility Documents

4.1  Unless otherwise indicated in the EDS, prospective bidders shall enclose their original eligibility documents described in Clause 2.1 in a sealed envelope marked "ORIGINAL - ELIGIBILITY DOCUMENTS." Each copy shall be similarly sealed, duly marking the envelopes as "COPY NO. ___ - ELIGIBILITY DOCUMENTS." These envelopes containing the original and the copies shall then be enclosed in one (1) single envelope.

4.2  The original and the number of copies of the eligibility documents as indicated in the EDS shall be typed or written in indelible ink and shall be signed by the prospective bidder or its duly authorized representative(s).

4.3  All envelopes shall

(a)  contain the name of the contract to be bid in capital letters,

(b)  bear the name and address of the prospective bidder in capital letters,

(c)  be addressed to the Procuring Entity's BAC specified in the EDS,

(d)  bear the specific identification of this Project indicated in the EDS, and

(e)  bear a warning "DO NOT OPEN BEFORE…" the date and time for the opening of eligibility documents, in accordance with Clause 5.

4.4  If the eligibility documents are not sealed and marked as required, the Procuring Entity will assume no responsibility for their misplacement or premature opening.